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Warrant Committee Mostly Recommends Council’s Proposed Budget

Recommends Wayfinding Service Be Fully Funded Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR— The Warrant Committee almost completely agreed with the Town Council’s recommended budget from its March 21 meeting, recommending to the Bar Harbor voters adoption of the Town Council’s budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Voters approve or tweak the budget in June. The council unanimously voted to adopt the budget as presented at its March 21 … Continue reading Warrant Committee Mostly Recommends Council’s Proposed Budget

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Warrant Subcommittees Delve Into Parking Fees

School Reorganization Meeting Tonight, Acadia Fees Increase, COLA increases in town budget Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Warrant Committee’s subcommittee for public safety met on the third floor of the Bar Harbor Municipal Building. It was the first of three subcommittee meetings this week before the Warrant Committee meets as a whole tonight. Another subcommittee met last week. The committee that consists of Vice Chair Julie … Continue reading Warrant Subcommittees Delve Into Parking Fees

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Town Budget Now at an 11.1% increase

Budget and School Board Will Head to Voters This June Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Town Council adopted the 2024 Fiscal Year budget at its meeting Tuesday night and sent several other items to the town warrant. The voters will decide on the budget, the school bond, and whether to sell a small piece of land to the Black Friar Inn during elections and … Continue reading Town Budget Now at an 11.1% increase

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Tentative Bar Harbor Budget $37 million

Potential Budget Increase Shaved Down to 9.5% Carrie Jones BAR HARBOR—The Town Council, staff, and Warrant Committee have so far whittled the expected tax increase caused by the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget from 17 or 18% to a 9.5% increase. Interim Town Manager and Finance Director Sarah Gilbert told councilors just prior to the start of their Thursday night executive session about the cruise … Continue reading Tentative Bar Harbor Budget $37 million

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Warrant Subcommittees Talk Public Safety and Education

One Step In Many For The Town’s Budget Process BAR HARBOR—The Warrant Committee’s subcommittees began their discussions this week and the first two meetings focused on education and public safety. HOW THE PROCESS WORKS It’s a process that’s a bit complicated. These meetings of the subcommittees are mostly to discuss each portion of the budget. Individual members can then email their personal recommendations to the … Continue reading Warrant Subcommittees Talk Public Safety and Education

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Mental Health Crises And Bar Harbor Police

Chief asks for mental health liaison during budget presentation BAR HARBOR—The Bar Harbor Police Department hopes to add a mental health liaison to its lineup of staff, Police Chief Jim Willis told the Town Council and Warrant Committee during budget sessions, Tuesday night. Willis presented the department’s budget with Captain David Kerns, Special Services Lieutenant Chris Wharff, (harbormaster, cruise ship, parking). “The mental health crisis … Continue reading Mental Health Crises And Bar Harbor Police

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